Inter Milan join West Ham in race for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh

Posted Saturday, December 22, 2012 by Metro.co.uk

Inter Milan join West Ham in race for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh
Moving on: Marouane Chamakh is set to quit Arsenal in January

Inter Milan are ready to rival West Ham in the hunt for Arsenal striker Marouane Chamakh.

The 28-year-old has been told he can quit Arsenal during the January transfer window after slipping down the pecking order and has already held talks with West Ham over a loan move.

However, Serie A giants Inter Milan have also been recommended Chamakh by his agent, who is actively looking to secure his client a move out of the Emirates Stadium as soon as possible.

Chamakh is believed to prefer a return to France though, with former club Bordeaux also keen, but they are refusing to match Arsenal’s £3million valuation for the striker as well as find money to finance the Moroccan’s £60,000-a-week wages.

Hammers boss Sam Allardyce wants to bring Chamakh in on loan until the end of the season but won’t commit to a transfer up front – something that is unappealing to Arsenal.

Inter have since emerged as a more realistic option, with coach Andrea Stramaccioni already said to have informed owner Massimo Moratti that he would welcome Chamakh’s arrival.

Chamakh has made just two appearances for Arsenal this season, both in the Capital One Cup, and he has two goals to his name.